By Claire Weston Edited by Taylor Morgan SHOBHIT SHARMA / Unsplash Traveling on a budget can be difficult. Many money-conscious travelers choose to stay in hostels to alleviate extra costs and stay on track with spending.  Hostels are a fantastic place to meet people from around the world, to stay somewhere spectacular and bucket-list worthy, all while staying budget-friendly. However, some travelers are weary at the thought of staying in a room full of strangers. Here are my

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan January is bleak. After everyone has recovered from their New Year's Eve plans, days or weeks later, there is an abundance of societal pressure to change everything about oneself. “What are your goals for the year?” friends ask over brunch. “20 ways to be unrecognizable this 2026,” the headlines read.  On top of this month’s suffocating self-improvement discourse, the temperatures drop and the end of winter feels out of sight. Perso

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan Whether you are dressing for a function or dressing for fun, dressing in a way that makes you feel good about yourself is important. There’s a reason the phrase “look good, feel good” is repeated so frequently.  Photography by Gregory Engler, Styled by Lauren Stuckey & Abby Thompson There is psychology behind wearing clothing that we like. Clothing that we perceive to be flattering and good-looking can boost our mood, self-esteem and c